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Pre-Professional
» Bioengineering, B.S.
» Computer Science and Engineering, B.S.
» Environmental Engineering, B.S.
» Materials Sciences and Engineering, B.S.
Emphasis: Nanotechnology
» Mechanical Engineering, B.S.
» Undeclared School of Engineering
» Applied Mathematical Sciences, B.S.
Emphases: • Applied Mathematical Sciences
• Computational and Data Sciences
• Computational Biology
• Computer Science
• Economics
• Engineering
• Environmental
• Physics
» Biological Sciences, B.S.
Emphases: • Biological Sciences
• Developmental Biology
• Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
• Human Biology
• Microbiology and Immunology
• Molecular and Cell Biology
» Chemical Sciences, B.S.
Emphases: • Biological Chemistry
• Chemical Sciences
• Environmental Chemistry
• Materials Chemistry
» Earth Systems Science, B.S.
» Physics, B.S.
Emphases: • Atomic/Molecular/Optical/
Condensed Matter
• Biophysics
• Mathematical Physics
• Physics
» Undeclared School of Natural Sciences
» Anthropology, B.A.
» Cognitive Science, B.A., B.S.
» Economics, B.A.
» English, B.A.
» Global Arts Studies Program, B.A.
» History, B.A.
» Management and Business Economics, B.S.
» Political Science, B.A
Subfield: Pre-law
» Psychology, B.A.
» Public Health, B.A.
» Sociology, B.A.
» Spanish, B.A.
» Undeclared School of Social Sciences,
Humanities and Arts
UNDECLARED
MINORS
» American Studies
» Anthropology
» Applied Mathematics
» Arts
» Chemical Sciences
» Chicano/a Studies
» Cognitive Science
» Community Research
and Service
» Economics
» English
» Environmental Science
and Sustainability
» History
» Interdisciplinary Public
Health
» Management and Business
Economics
» Natural Sciences Education
» Natural Sciences
Education Minor with
Teaching Credential
» Philosophy
» Physics
» Political Science
» Psychology
» Services Science
» Sociology
» Spanish
» Writing
UC MERCED ACCEPTS APPLICATIONS
FOR THE FALL AND SPRING SEMESTERS.
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FOR OPEN MAJORS.
THREE-YEAR PATHWAY PROGRAM
Completion of a UC Merced degree provides undergraduates
the opportunity to develop disciplinary and interdisciplinary
skills, knowledge and attitudes that are essential for post-
graduate success. In an effort to support the diverse academic
and post-baccalaureate goals of our students, UC Merced has
identified accelerated pathways to popular degrees. Learnmore
about three-year pathways to Natural Science degrees at:
The CalTeach/University of California Science and Math Initiative is a system-wide pro-
gram initiated by the state and the University of California president to prepare and
support students who are interested in becoming K-12 math and science teachers.
The CalTeach program at UC Merced offers:
> Academic planning advice
> Experience in elementary, middle and high school classrooms
> Courses designed to enhance and support classroom placements
> Information about teacher credentialing requirements in California
> Financial assistance for those who qualify (TEACH grant eligible programs)
CalTeach Minors
Natural Sciences Education (NSED)
NSED + Central Valley Teacher Preparation Partnership (CVTPP)
Natural Science Education Minor with Teaching Credential (NSEC)
PRE-LAW
The Pre-Law subfield of the Political Sciencemajor focuses on the study of legal institutions
and behavior of legal actors.
The Merced Pre-Law Society provides resources that will help students get accepted
into law school. The group is very active on campus, hosting a variety of events and
collaborating with other clubs. They also provide information on different law schools,
LSAT prep questions, admission sessions and law icebreakers.
PRE-HEALTH
If you are considering a career in the health care field, or would like to domedical research,
UC Merced provides rigorous interdisciplinary programs to prepare you for graduate
or professional school, and one-on-one attention from faculty members and mentors.
Opportunities for leadership and research as an undergraduate provide a competitive
edge when applying for post-graduate study.
Pre-Health Advising offers a variety of services, some of which include:
> Informational workshops
> Assistance with course selection
> Exploration of career options
> Exam preparation
PROGRAMS
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